Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Newark (DE)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $30Average Duration50m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$8 - $509Average Duration25m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day
25mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14
Average bus trip duration50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:50am
Distance39 miles (62 km)
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Philadelphia to Wilmington Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/25
$7
09/26
$27
Today
$7
09/28
$7
09/29
$6
09/30
$6
10/01
$7
10/02
$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $27 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-09-29.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Wilmington.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

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Train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

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